Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Cuba, leaves island without power
Hurricane Rafael made landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, causing significant damage. It has since weakened to a Category 2 hurricane but continues to bring dangerous winds, storm surge, and flash flooding. As of Wednesday evening, all of Cuba is without power due to the storm's impact. A hurricane warning is in effect for several Cuban provinces and the Cayman Islands, while a tropical storm warning has been issued for the Florida Keys. Rafael is expected to move into the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, potentially bringing heavy rain and stormy conditions to southern Florida.